Articles related to "Nevada"
Reno Nevada Basque Restaurants
Enjoy Basque restaurants in Reno, Gardnerville, and Winnemucca when you travel through northern Nevada. Eat traditional Basque cooking, along with picon punch and more!
• reno nevada • gardnerville • winnemucca • basque restaurants • basque food
Enjoy Basque restaurants in Reno, Gardnerville, and Winnemucca when you travel through northern Nevada. Eat traditional Basque cooking, along with picon punch and more!
• reno nevada • gardnerville • winnemucca • basque restaurants • basque food
Eilley Orrum, Nevada Millionaire
Eilley Orrum was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a converted Mormon. She knew her destiny was to become wealthy and popular. She knew her destiny was in the mountains. When she had an opportunity, she landed at Virginia City, Nevada silver mines. She soon realized her dreams of becoming a millionaire.
• eilley orrum • mormon • salt lake city • brigham young • comstock
Eilley Orrum was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a converted Mormon. She knew her destiny was to become wealthy and popular. She knew her destiny was in the mountains. When she had an opportunity, she landed at Virginia City, Nevada silver mines. She soon realized her dreams of becoming a millionaire.
• eilley orrum • mormon • salt lake city • brigham young • comstock
Elvis Convention in Laughlin, Nevada
Three fun-filled days at the Elvis Convention in Laughlin, Nevada.
• elvis • presley • covention • music • tribute artists
Three fun-filled days at the Elvis Convention in Laughlin, Nevada.
• elvis • presley • covention • music • tribute artists
Ely, Nevada
If you leave Las Vegas heading north, or leave Reno heading east, in both cases, you'll eventually get to Ely. This rural town is still a major refueling and rest stop.
• ely • nevada • ward charcoal ovens • mural tour • supplies
If you leave Las Vegas heading north, or leave Reno heading east, in both cases, you'll eventually get to Ely. This rural town is still a major refueling and rest stop.
• ely • nevada • ward charcoal ovens • mural tour • supplies
Fort Churchill, Nevada (Part 1)
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
• fort churchill • nevada • paiute • shoshone • army
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
• fort churchill • nevada • paiute • shoshone • army
Fort Churchill, Nevada (Part 2)
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
• fort churchill • nevada • paiute • carson city • virginia city
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
• fort churchill • nevada • paiute • carson city • virginia city
Nevada City's Haunted Firehouse Museum
A haunted museum in a delightful city.
• museum • nevada city • photograph • joss house • ghosts
A haunted museum in a delightful city.
• museum • nevada city • photograph • joss house • ghosts
Nevada's Capital Carson City
Carson City's Victorian landmarks , Nevada's premier history museum, a former Indian school and rail museum offer intriguing glimpses into Western U. S. early days.
• carson city walking tour • brougher house • henry yerington home • virginia & truckee railroad • oldest church in nevada
Carson City's Victorian landmarks , Nevada's premier history museum, a former Indian school and rail museum offer intriguing glimpses into Western U. S. early days.
• carson city walking tour • brougher house • henry yerington home • virginia & truckee railroad • oldest church in nevada
Nevada's Carson Valley Attractions
Nevada's first settlement, historical attractions, Basque dinners, movies and concerts in city parks, small-town celebrations provide elements for relaxing vacations.
• nevada's carson valley • sierra nevada eastern slope • oldest settlement in nevada • mormon station state park • douglas county historical museum
Nevada's first settlement, historical attractions, Basque dinners, movies and concerts in city parks, small-town celebrations provide elements for relaxing vacations.
• nevada's carson valley • sierra nevada eastern slope • oldest settlement in nevada • mormon station state park • douglas county historical museum
Nevada's Great Basin National Park
One of the newest national parks, Great Basin, features varied ecology, a variety of hikes, six lakes, an 8,000 ft. difference in elevation, plus a large campground.
• great basin national park • wheeler peak • lehman caves • lexington arch • bristlecone pines
One of the newest national parks, Great Basin, features varied ecology, a variety of hikes, six lakes, an 8,000 ft. difference in elevation, plus a large campground.
• great basin national park • wheeler peak • lehman caves • lexington arch • bristlecone pines
No Polls for Nevada Caucuses
Reeling from the humiliation of the New Hampshire primary pre-election polling missteps, US pollsters are forgoing surveying January 19th's Nevada Democratic Caucus.
• nevada caucus • democratic caucus • presidential candidate • nevada hispanics • 36th state of the union
Reeling from the humiliation of the New Hampshire primary pre-election polling missteps, US pollsters are forgoing surveying January 19th's Nevada Democratic Caucus.
• nevada caucus • democratic caucus • presidential candidate • nevada hispanics • 36th state of the union
Pacman to Surrender in Nevada
Pacman Jones will travel to Las Vegas to surrender to authorities after being charged with two felonies in connection with a triple shooting that left one man paralyzed.
• pacman • pacman jones • nfl • national football league • tennessee titans
Pacman Jones will travel to Las Vegas to surrender to authorities after being charged with two felonies in connection with a triple shooting that left one man paralyzed.
• pacman • pacman jones • nfl • national football league • tennessee titans
Touring Nevada's Lehman Caves
With stalactites, stalagmites and helictites, plus more exotic geologic phenomena, Lehman Caves offer a cool activity in the western United States every day of the year.
• great basin national park • lehman caves • unusual geological formations • aragonite crystals • unusual wedding locations
With stalactites, stalagmites and helictites, plus more exotic geologic phenomena, Lehman Caves offer a cool activity in the western United States every day of the year.
• great basin national park • lehman caves • unusual geological formations • aragonite crystals • unusual wedding locations
USS Nevada Faces Severe Fate
The Nevada is forced to run aground to avoid being sunk in the channel. Arizona spews burning oil and Pennsylvania hit again.
• bombing of pearl harbor • world war ii • american history • arizona • pennsylvania
The Nevada is forced to run aground to avoid being sunk in the channel. Arizona spews burning oil and Pennsylvania hit again.
• bombing of pearl harbor • world war ii • american history • arizona • pennsylvania
Visit Virginia City, Nevada
Honkey-tonk and history, silver barons' castles & miners' cottages exist side-by-side in Virginia City, the largest federally designated historical district in the U.S.A
• robert graves' castle • largest u. s. federally designated historic distri • bucket of blood saloon • the way it was museum • fourth ward schoolhouse and museum
Honkey-tonk and history, silver barons' castles & miners' cottages exist side-by-side in Virginia City, the largest federally designated historical district in the U.S.A
• robert graves' castle • largest u. s. federally designated historic distri • bucket of blood saloon • the way it was museum • fourth ward schoolhouse and museum
What To Do In Las Vegas, Nevada
If you thought Las Vegas was all hotel rooms, casino resorts, and expensive malls, a walking tour of the Downtown Arts District 18b will make you think again.
• las vegas arts district 18b • first friday in the las vegas arts district • galleries shops and restaurants of the las vegas a • what and where is the las vegas arts district • walking tours of las vegas
If you thought Las Vegas was all hotel rooms, casino resorts, and expensive malls, a walking tour of the Downtown Arts District 18b will make you think again.
• las vegas arts district 18b • first friday in the las vegas arts district • galleries shops and restaurants of the las vegas a • what and where is the las vegas arts district • walking tours of las vegas
Cheap Las Vegas Hotels
Las Vegas has almost 150,000 hotel rooms, and new mega-resorts are being added all the time. It's also a year-round destination. So where are the cheap Vegas hotel rooms?
• cheap • las vegas • hotel rooms • booking accommodation • nevada
Las Vegas has almost 150,000 hotel rooms, and new mega-resorts are being added all the time. It's also a year-round destination. So where are the cheap Vegas hotel rooms?
• cheap • las vegas • hotel rooms • booking accommodation • nevada
Convention in Laughlin, Part Two
Part two of the Elvis Convention in Laughlin, Nevada
• laughlin • nevada • elvis • elvis presley • music
Part two of the Elvis Convention in Laughlin, Nevada
• laughlin • nevada • elvis • elvis presley • music
Exploring Reno's Specialty Museums
Souvenirs, Cars, Rocks and Antiques from Nevada, the Southwest USA and Around the World Star in the Artfully Displayed Exhibits in these Outstanding Repositories.
• wilbur d. may museum • national automobile museum • university of nevada reno • nevada historical society museum • mackay school of mines exhibit
Souvenirs, Cars, Rocks and Antiques from Nevada, the Southwest USA and Around the World Star in the Artfully Displayed Exhibits in these Outstanding Repositories.
• wilbur d. may museum • national automobile museum • university of nevada reno • nevada historical society museum • mackay school of mines exhibit
Haunted Hotels; Where the Ghosts Stay and Play Part One
Haunted hotels, where they are, who resides in them.
• inns • alaska • arizona • nevada • california
Haunted hotels, where they are, who resides in them.
• inns • alaska • arizona • nevada • california
January 2000 Mascot of the Month
It's a new year..and with the new year comes a new mascot of the month--"Hey Reb" of UNLV. Bill Carney's been doing the duty for four years...but this is his first year as the "Official Hey Reb". All in all, he's got some good advice for all you in the "furry community". Check it out...his spirit is contagious!!
• university of nevada • las vegas • unlv • mascot • hey reb
It's a new year..and with the new year comes a new mascot of the month--"Hey Reb" of UNLV. Bill Carney's been doing the duty for four years...but this is his first year as the "Official Hey Reb". All in all, he's got some good advice for all you in the "furry community". Check it out...his spirit is contagious!!
• university of nevada • las vegas • unlv • mascot • hey reb
Las Vegas Nude Showgirls
Jubilee is the only Vegas show that still features nude showgirls. By planning your Vegas visit you can spend an afternoon with one of them - fully clothed, of course!
• las vegas • nude showgirl • jubilee • backstage tour • nevada
Jubilee is the only Vegas show that still features nude showgirls. By planning your Vegas visit you can spend an afternoon with one of them - fully clothed, of course!
• las vegas • nude showgirl • jubilee • backstage tour • nevada
Las Vegas Nude Showgirls Revisited
Jubilee is the only Vegas show that still features nude showgirls. By planning your Vegas visit you can spend an afternoon with one of them. Here's how.
• las vegas • nude showgirl • jubilee • backstage tour • nevada
Jubilee is the only Vegas show that still features nude showgirls. By planning your Vegas visit you can spend an afternoon with one of them. Here's how.
• las vegas • nude showgirl • jubilee • backstage tour • nevada
Las Vegas Weddings
Over 120,000 couples marry in Las Vegas each year, including celebrities like Elvis, Jane Fonda, Bob Geldof, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. Here's your wedding planner.
• las vegas wedding chapels • marriage licences • nevada • elvis • clark county
Over 120,000 couples marry in Las Vegas each year, including celebrities like Elvis, Jane Fonda, Bob Geldof, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. Here's your wedding planner.
• las vegas wedding chapels • marriage licences • nevada • elvis • clark county
Nature's Timeless Giants: Redwoods
It has been said that there is a strange air of "other days" about redwoods. In their majestic presence, we feel a sense of awe, for our own life span is but a fleeting moment compared to the redwood's cycle of life. Redwoods are one of life's most permanent forms. They are Nature's Timeless Giants!
• sequoia • redwoods • trees • california • sierra nevada
It has been said that there is a strange air of "other days" about redwoods. In their majestic presence, we feel a sense of awe, for our own life span is but a fleeting moment compared to the redwood's cycle of life. Redwoods are one of life's most permanent forms. They are Nature's Timeless Giants!
• sequoia • redwoods • trees • california • sierra nevada
Someone Had a Good Idea: Big Brew 2000
On May 6, 2000, thousands of homebrewers across the world will celebrate National Homebrewers' Day. Find out out how you can participate.
• big brew 2000 • national homebrewers' day • aha • american homebrewers association • beer
On May 6, 2000, thousands of homebrewers across the world will celebrate National Homebrewers' Day. Find out out how you can participate.
• big brew 2000 • national homebrewers' day • aha • american homebrewers association • beer
The Ghost Who Wanted Justice
The ghost of Miles Faucett proves that truth is stranger than fiction.
• ghost • gallows • nevada • elko • murder
The ghost of Miles Faucett proves that truth is stranger than fiction.
• ghost • gallows • nevada • elko • murder
The Ghosts of Virginia City
Ghost and Haunts of Virginia City Nevada
• ghosts • haunts • virginia city • nevada • west
Ghost and Haunts of Virginia City Nevada
• ghosts • haunts • virginia city • nevada • west
Those Pesky Phantoms in the Next Room
What happens when I spend the night in a haunted hotel in Virginia City, Nevada.
• ghosts • phantoms • virginia city • nevada • spirits
What happens when I spend the night in a haunted hotel in Virginia City, Nevada.
• ghosts • phantoms • virginia city • nevada • spirits
Two Great Detective Fiction Sites
This article is about two great Detective Fiction sites. They are Nevada Barr and Carolyn Hart.
• nevada barr • carolyn hart
This article is about two great Detective Fiction sites. They are Nevada Barr and Carolyn Hart.
• nevada barr • carolyn hart
Wine Touring in the Sierra Foothills — Part 2
Recommendations for touring in the Sierra Foothills region of California.
• sierra • foothills • california • wine • mariposa
Recommendations for touring in the Sierra Foothills region of California.
• sierra • foothills • california • wine • mariposa
Zenas Leonard, Fur Trapper
Like many mountain men, Zenas Leonard was fascinated by the unknown west. Also like many, he did not live a very long life. But what he experienced kept him away from his family for five years at one time.
• zenas leonard • joseph walker • captain bonneville • humboldt river • wind river
Like many mountain men, Zenas Leonard was fascinated by the unknown west. Also like many, he did not live a very long life. But what he experienced kept him away from his family for five years at one time.
• zenas leonard • joseph walker • captain bonneville • humboldt river • wind river
There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills
Fabulous new wines are now flowing from California's Sierra foothills.
• california • wine • sierra • dutch • africa
Fabulous new wines are now flowing from California's Sierra foothills.
• california • wine • sierra • dutch • africa
USA's National Basque Festival
Though Basque festivals are held throughout the western U. S. each year, most national championships are decided at this colorful celebration in a rural Nevada town
• u.s.a. national basque festival • elko nevada accommodations • elko nevada attractions • elko basque dinner houses • oinkari dancers
Though Basque festivals are held throughout the western U. S. each year, most national championships are decided at this colorful celebration in a rural Nevada town
• u.s.a. national basque festival • elko nevada accommodations • elko nevada attractions • elko basque dinner houses • oinkari dancers
Camels in the West
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
• camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
• camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Camping 99 Destination Series: Sequoia/Kings Canyon Nat. Parks
Sequoia and Kings Canyon are two National Parks that are managed as one. Camping in these beautiful Sierra parks is an experience of a lifetime. Pam and I have been coming here for 17 years--every year. This is the land of John Muir. This is a mountain land of unbelievable beauty. There is no other place like it on earth!
• camping • campgrounds • sierra nevada • sequoia national forest • john muir
Sequoia and Kings Canyon are two National Parks that are managed as one. Camping in these beautiful Sierra parks is an experience of a lifetime. Pam and I have been coming here for 17 years--every year. This is the land of John Muir. This is a mountain land of unbelievable beauty. There is no other place like it on earth!
• camping • campgrounds • sierra nevada • sequoia national forest • john muir
Camping 99 Destination Series: The Lake Tahoe Region
Lake Tahoe and its surrounding area are a perfect place for a camping vacation. Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and beautiful to behold. There are a number of California State Parks along its shore, with an abundance of outdoor activities available. The Tahoe region is rich with attractions and historical sites. Gambling is available in Nevada at Stateline. There is something for everyone in this beautiful area.
• camping • rving • outdoors • outdoor recreation • fishing
Lake Tahoe and its surrounding area are a perfect place for a camping vacation. Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and beautiful to behold. There are a number of California State Parks along its shore, with an abundance of outdoor activities available. The Tahoe region is rich with attractions and historical sites. Gambling is available in Nevada at Stateline. There is something for everyone in this beautiful area.
• camping • rving • outdoors • outdoor recreation • fishing
Casino Restaurants in Sparks
This Reno neighbor is home to some of the best casinos in the Reno area…and locals love them.
• nevada • state • suite101 • casinos • restaurants
This Reno neighbor is home to some of the best casinos in the Reno area…and locals love them.
• nevada • state • suite101 • casinos • restaurants
Definition of a Desert
Are there specific parameters, which classify a region as a desert?
• desert • low precipitation • high evaporation • low humidity • antarctica
Are there specific parameters, which classify a region as a desert?
• desert • low precipitation • high evaporation • low humidity • antarctica
Desert Garden Irrigation
Efficient irrigation systems apply water where it is needed, not where it will be wasted.
• water • irrigation • oasis • zones • transitional
Efficient irrigation systems apply water where it is needed, not where it will be wasted.
• water • irrigation • oasis • zones • transitional
Happy Birthday to Me: A Yeast Cake
Extract v. All Grain, Recipe for Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone, Technique and Philosophy for reusing the yeast cake.
• beermaking • beer making • yeast • sierra nevada pale ale clone • all-grain brewing
Extract v. All Grain, Recipe for Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone, Technique and Philosophy for reusing the yeast cake.
• beermaking • beer making • yeast • sierra nevada pale ale clone • all-grain brewing
Jim Bridger, part 2
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
• bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
• bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
Lake Tahoe Bed & Breakfast Inns
Lake Tahoe is surrounded by mountains and tall pines. There are charming bed and breakfast inns in the area for romantic, intimate stays.
• lake tahoe • northern california • crystal • lake • reno nevada
Lake Tahoe is surrounded by mountains and tall pines. There are charming bed and breakfast inns in the area for romantic, intimate stays.
• lake tahoe • northern california • crystal • lake • reno nevada
Lake Tahoe Casinos and Beaches
The USA's second deepest lake is a popular holiday destination winter and summer. Attractions include skiing, beaches, casinos, scenic drives, hiking and watersports
• lake tahoe • casinos • stateline • nevada • california
The USA's second deepest lake is a popular holiday destination winter and summer. Attractions include skiing, beaches, casinos, scenic drives, hiking and watersports
• lake tahoe • casinos • stateline • nevada • california
Las Vegas Outlets
Sure, Las Vegas has gambling, restaurants, and glamour -- but it also has some of the best bargain shopping in the US.
• las vegas outlets • las vegas outlet shopping • las vegs shopping • nevada outlets • primm outlets
Sure, Las Vegas has gambling, restaurants, and glamour -- but it also has some of the best bargain shopping in the US.
• las vegas outlets • las vegas outlet shopping • las vegs shopping • nevada outlets • primm outlets
Leaving Las Vegas
The neon excitement of Las Vegas keeps most visitors downtown. Pity, since there is a whole other world of adventure within a one-hour drive in any direction.
• adventure travel • native american • petroglyphs • pictographs • hiking
The neon excitement of Las Vegas keeps most visitors downtown. Pity, since there is a whole other world of adventure within a one-hour drive in any direction.
• adventure travel • native american • petroglyphs • pictographs • hiking
Lincoln's Words by Pony Express
March 4, 1861, Lincoln took the oath of office as President of the United States. The Pony Express carried Lincoln’s words, spoken in the east, to be read in the west.
• pony express • president abraham lincoln • carson city • sacramento • sierra nevada mountains
March 4, 1861, Lincoln took the oath of office as President of the United States. The Pony Express carried Lincoln’s words, spoken in the east, to be read in the west.
• pony express • president abraham lincoln • carson city • sacramento • sierra nevada mountains
Looking for Ghosts in Sin City
Ghosts in Las Vegas? You betcha! Follow the locals who know where to look
• las vegas • ghosts • tours • haunted vegas tours • orbs
Ghosts in Las Vegas? You betcha! Follow the locals who know where to look
• las vegas • ghosts • tours • haunted vegas tours • orbs
Murrietta The Outlaw
After Joaquin Murrietta’s wife is raped by miners he becomes a raging outlaw with many atrocities attributed to his doing.
• joaquin murrietta • rape • desperadoes • california gold rush • outlaws of the old west
After Joaquin Murrietta’s wife is raped by miners he becomes a raging outlaw with many atrocities attributed to his doing.
• joaquin murrietta • rape • desperadoes • california gold rush • outlaws of the old west
Naked Came the Phoenix
Another serial novel is out, this time written by female mystery authors.
• naked • phoenix • serial • novel • fiction
Another serial novel is out, this time written by female mystery authors.
• naked • phoenix • serial • novel • fiction